Within each of 4 adult groups, some Ss subscribed to the developmental position and some to the difference position of mental retardation. Strong labeling effects were found among adult proponents of the difference position but not among developmentalists as well as among groups with relatively little professional experience. (CL)

Argues that social work needs a broader epistemology that encompasses all the dimensions of what it means to be a human being. Points out that discourse within social work, especially between researchers and practitioners, cannot move to deeper, more creative levels until these philosophical issues are recognized. (LLL)

In a study involving 50 undergraduate and graduate education students the Attitudes Toward Mainstreaming Scale was found to have a large first factor with adequate reliability. There was a low correlation between knowledge and ATMS scores, although knowledge was more strongly related to classroom acceptance of exceptional students. (CL)

Results showed that teachers perceived their inability to work with certain exceptionalities due to lack of knowledge, impositions, and anxieties. They accepted the mildly retarded but rejected the physically handicapped, severely handicapped, and emotionally disturbed. (CL)

A review of recent thought on scholarship within the frame of student research under the direction of the professor's guidance stresses the latter's role. (MU)

Technology is making a tremendous impact on the nature of knowledge. (GB)

Several item types which may be used to test for the acquisition of subject-matter concepts and principles are described. (Author/LR)

A new concept in the use of television to increase the amount of knowledge gained by child viewers is discussed. (CK)

A comparison of the sexual learning experiences of 39 visually impaired women with a matched group of sighted women revealed that visually impaired women had significantly lower sex knowledge scores and obtained their information at a somewhat later age. (Author/CL)

Twenty faculty members who participated in workshops emphasizing sensitivity toward the handicapped demonstrated a statistically significant positive attitude change toward mainstreaming, although their knowledge about P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) and the learning characteristics of handicapped students did not…

In a study of sighted people's understanding of blindness, 103 Ss in five age groups (preschool through adult) were asked questions in open ended interviews. Although there were no statistically significant main effects by sex, significant age group effects were found. (Author)

An examination is made of the concept that teaching implies learning. (JD)